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Mapping for Land Managers Practical Approaches & Techniques
Deniliquin - Wednesday 9th May 2018 Albury-Wodonga - Friday 11th May 2018
WORKSHOP EVALUATION REPORT
Geomancia Geomancia is a not-for-profit Australian company
and registered charity dedicated to:
• the advancement of environmental education;
• the promotion of geoscience; and
• the application of best practice techniques in
natural resource management.
www.geomancia.com.au
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What we do
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PROGRAMS
• Building Community Capacity
• Integrated Natural Resource Management
• Research and Development
EXPERTISE
• Maps
• Data
• Training
• Technology
2 Workshops were held in May 2018:
Albury Mitta Mitta Canoe Club
Friday 11 May
12 attendees
Deniliquin Golf Club
Wednesday 9 May
9 attendees
The workshops were delivered in partnership with:
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Attendees – 12 Organisations
• Eastern Riverina Landcare • Edward River SOS Group • Holbrook Landcare • Jindera Wetlands • Murray Local Land Services • Parklands Albury Wodonga • Petaurus Education Group • PP Biosecurity • Thurgoona Landcare • West Hume Landcare • Yanco Creek & Tributaries Advisory Council • Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre
Biosecurity, Landcare, Natural Resource Management, Education and Indigenous organisations
The workshops focussed on…
• The Power of Maps
• Geographic Information & Software
• Collecting Field Data
• Working Together Online
The workshops included…
• Traditional presentation
• Laptop-based exercises
• Field data collection
• Hands-on learning
• Information kit
• Digital resources
• Family-friendly hours
• Catering
Anonymous workshop evaluation forms were received from 17 attendees
Evaluation forms were also received from Local Land Services
N=20
Yes – it was terrific!!
Yes – certainly did! Yes very much Yes definitely
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Did you enjoy the workshop?
I think the Ayes have it
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
I thought I knew a moderate amount on GPS / GIS / Mapping / geographic data / ALA but I still learnt new stuff and the workshop was worthwhile…
The free mapping option, field survey app, adding layers to maps.
Mapping a flight path, points of interest, planning & surveying
Looking at mapping options & experimenting
Open source software
Free GIS software
Playing with computers New Tools Free
systems Free tools
What aspects of the workshop did you enjoy the most?
Online & free tools, hands-on exercises
Online mapping
Practical exercises
All aspects
Online mapping
Online resources
Practical session
Online tools
Wanted less time on the importance of maps and more time using PDF maps
Reporting – but necessary Sharing a laptop Trying to remember the details to use on own equipment
Nothing really Nothing NA None Slow
internet Slow
internet
What aspect of the workshop did you enjoy the least?
No big issues, although Deniliquin’s internet connectivity was a problem
No comment
No comment
No comment
No comment
No comment
No comment
No comment
Yes but more in-depth training on programs would be beneficial
Yes the delivery was done well and was easy to follow
Yes well structured and stuck to time
Yes very well presented
Yes it was great
Very easy to follow
Yes definitely
Yes very well presented and planned
Yes Yes really good for novices
Was the presentation easy to follow?
No worries, well presented
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
I am now even more aware of how much I am a beginner with mapping so good starting point to build on.
Yes it has given me a ground which to do
follow on work.
No but what the workshop did achieve was an awareness of
what software is available.
Yes – for sure
Yes – enough to get started
Yes – a couple of example of I think so
Not really. There is probably a session on 3-4 topics each if we
took the time to do that.
I hope so No comment
Did the workshop provide sufficient information for you to apply it to your own situation?
Mostly yes…
Yes Yes Yes absolutely Yes Yes Yes Yes
Did the workshop improve your knowledge of maps and data recording?
High
Medium
Low
N=9 5
4 2 Certainly did…
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Will the workshop contribute to the capacity of your community group?
20 out of 20
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
How will you use this knowledge to benefit your group?
Mapping, reporting, stakeholder engagement, promotions, knowledge transfer…
Welcome enquiries, personal use & EM.
Learn more and pass on to others on worksite / bush.
Being better able to produce maps.
Through weed mapping & reporting.
Opens up a new type of option for mapping.
More staff with capacity to use mapping & spatial products.
Lots of options to be
used.
Create mapping that covers activities undertaken by our group
& create promotional videos.
Data mapping.
Share data amongst members & advise others
on what is available.
Help us engage with landholders, map changes over time & GPS log
the location of nest boxes etc.
By teaching them what I just learnt today when we are
out in the field.
I will be able to download & use some free mapping software for planning & recording purposes.
Prepare maps, improve marketing, increase landholder involvement,
improve monitoring of results.
Key Points
• 2 workshops, 21 attendees & 12 organisations learnt about mapping, data recording, geographic software & online collaboration
• Attendees overwhelmingly enjoyed the workshops, particularly learning about online & free tools through hands-on exercises
• Attendees thought the workshops were well presented & improved their knowledge and capacity – particularly in relation to mapping, recording, stakeholder engagement, promotions & knowledge transfer
Geomancia Pty Ltd
PO Box 1403 BATHURST NSW 2795
T: 02 6337 3576 M: 0432 259 495
www.geomancia.com.au